Mark 7:18 asv — And he saith unto them, Are ye so without understanding also? Perceive ye not, that whatsoever from without goeth into…

American Standard Version

"And he saith unto them, Are ye so without understanding also? Perceive ye not, that whatsoever from without goeth into the man, it cannot defile him; "

— Mark 7:18, American Standard Version

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Mark 7 — Context

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there is nothing from without the man, that going into him can defile him; but the things which proceed out of the man are those that defile the man.

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And when he was entered into the house from the multitude, his disciples asked of him the parable.

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And he saith unto them, Are ye so without understanding also? Perceive ye not, that whatsoever from without goeth into the man, it cannot defile him;

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because it goeth not into his heart, but into his belly, and goeth out into the draught? This he said, making all meats clean.

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And he said, That which proceedeth out of the man, that defileth the man.

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For from within, out of the heart of men, evil thoughts proceed, fornications, thefts, murders, adulteries,

Mark 7:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 7:18 say?
Mark 7:18 in the American Standard Version reads: “And he saith unto them, Are ye so without understanding also? Perceive ye not, that whatsoever from without goeth into the man, it cannot defile him; ”
Where is Mark 7:18 in the Bible?
Mark 7:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 7, verse 18.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 7:18.
What translation should I read Mark 7:18 in?
Mark 7:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 7:18?
Mark 7:18 reads (ASV): “And he saith unto them, Are ye so without understanding also? Perceive ye not, that whatsoever from without goeth into the man, it cannot defile him; ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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